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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

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Correction
“My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of His correction” (Proverbs 3:11).
Naturally speaking, none of us likes correction. It hurts our pride to be told that we are wrong or to experience some form of discipline. However, just as it is a necessary part of child training in our earthly families, so it is in the family of God. “For whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom He receiveth” (Hebrews 12:6). In other words, He loves us too much to let us go our own way. That’s why we are told not to despise His chastening. It is always for our blessing.
“Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but He for our profit, that we might be partakers of His holiness” (Hebrews 12:9-10).
A child who learns from correction is a happy child. If we learn from the Lord’s correction we will live happy, fruitful, Christian lives.

Monday, May 30, 2022

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Dear Young Christian,
Here is an excerpt from an old notebook of mine in regard to the Lord’s coming:
Remember “The coming of the Lord draweth nigh” (James 5:8).
The Lord’s coming may not be immediate, but we know that it is imminent. In other words, it is at hand…close by…forthcoming…at any moment…impending…soon…very soon…and perhaps sooner than any of us think!
Every hour, every moment of every day, we need to keep this hope before us. As we plan our life, our year, our weekend, our day, we should, through it all be “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13).
Perusing this old notebook and finding this extract encouraged my own heart and helped me to refocus on this precious hope. I trust it will do the same for you.
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland

Sunday, May 29, 2022

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Consider
“How precious also are Thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them” (Psalm 139:17)!
What thoughts will you have of God the Father and of His Son the Lord Jesus today?
As to the person of Christ, how good and needful it is for us to stop on this first day of the week and “Consider Him” (Hebrews 12:3).
•Consider the greatness and glories of His person.
• Consider His mighty power.
• Consider His lowliness and grace during His public ministry.
• Consider the work of atonement as He became the sin- bearer in those three hours of darkness.
• Consider His death, His burial, and His resurrection.
• Consider His ascension back to Heaven to sit down at the right hand of God His Father.
• Consider His return, both to call His own to Himself in the Father’s house, and also His return in power and glory to have His rightful place here in this world that once rejected Him.
Such a consideration cannot help but produce worship, praise, and a heart full of thanksgiving.

Saturday, May 28, 2022

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Justified
“Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus” (Romans 3:24).
On October 1, 1536, a debate on the subject of the justification of  sinners was held in Lausanne, Switzerland.
A number of questions were considered. How can a man be just before God? Is it sufficient to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who gave Himself for sinners once for all time? Must His sacrifice be renewed or completed?
The renowned reformer, William Farel, explained the subject clearly. Then a theologian who had been instructed to contradict him stood and stated:
“My brethren, I do not wish to commit the sin of denying divine truth. I confess that for some time I have been blind and deceived. Now I recognize that I have no other Savior and Master than Jesus alone…God is righteous! Man is a sinner! How can a man be just?”
“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ…Much more then, being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.” (Romans 5:1, 9).

Friday, May 27, 2022

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Monthly Question Page
Q. Please explain the different “beginnings” relative to
Genesis 1, John 1, and 1 John 1.
A. “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Genesis 1:1).
This is the beginning of creation when God “spake, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast” (Psalm 33:9). Creation had a beginning. “Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear” (Hebrews 11:3).
• “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God” (John 1:1-2).
This is a beginning without a beginning. It never began, because He is and always was the Eternal Word.
• “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life” (1 John 1:1).
This beginning is His incarnation. “The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us” (John 1:14).

Thursday, May 26, 2022

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“The Same”
We live in an ever-changing world. Some of us who are a little older were reminiscing on what life was like back in the last half of the 20th century. It was staggering to consider all the changes each decade has brought.
Thankfully, there is something which never changes. The Bible is the unalterable, unchangeable Word of God.
“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the Word of our God shall stand for ever” (Isaiah 40:8).
“For ever, O Lord, Thy Word is settled in heaven” (Psalm 119:89).
“Heaven and earth shall pass away: but My Words shall not pass away” (Luke 21:33).
We also have a Savior and Friend who never changes. In the last book of the Old Testament, He clearly states,
“For I am the Lord, I change not” (Malachi 3:6).
The New Testament confirms,
“Thou art the same, and Thy years shall not fail…Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever” (Hebrews 1:12; 13:8).
In a world of turmoil and constant change, learn to trust that which is unchanging and that which will never fail.

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

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Monthly Scripture Reading
Judges 16
1 Then went Samson to Gaza, and saw there an harlot, and went in unto her.
2 And it was told the Gazites, saying, Samson is come hither. And they compassed him in, and laid wait for him all night in the gate of the city, and were quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, when it is day, we shall kill him.
3 And Samson lay till midnight, and arose at midnight, and took the doors of the gate of the city, and the two posts, and went away with them, bar and all, and put them upon his shoulders, and carried them up to the top of an hill that is before Hebron.
4 And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah.
5 And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth, and by what means we may prevail against him, that we may bind him to afflict him; and we will give thee every one of us eleven hundred pieces of silver.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

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What God Did For Stephen
“And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep” (Acts 7:59-60).
The following is an excerpt from a book called Angels In White by Russell Elliott:
A young preacher, who afterwards became famous, once had a public discussion with a noted infidel. During the debate, the skeptic turned upon his youthful antagonist and said, “You say that your God is a God of love. What did He do for Stephen when he was being battered to death? Why didn’t He deliver him?” The preacher felt that the whole discussion turned upon his answer to this challenge. He silently lifted his heart to God and immediately there was given him this reply: “God did something better for Stephen than save him from the stones; He enabled him to pray for his murderers.” The skeptic was so impressed with the answer that he promised to come and hear the young man preach.

Monday, May 23, 2022

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Dear Young Christian,
Recently, while I was going through a severe trial, someone sent me a slip of paper tucked in a card with a note of encouragement. Here is what it said:
• FRET NOT – Because God loves you!
“Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee” (Jeremiah 31:3).
•FAINT NOT – Because God holds you!
“I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness” (Isaiah 41:10).
“For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day” (2 Corinthians 4:16).
• FEAR NOT – Because God keeps you!
 “The Lord is thy keeper” (Psalm 121:5).
“Kept by the power of God” (1 Peter 1:5).
This encouragement brought comfort to my heart, and if there is a reader going through some difficulty today my prayer is that it will do the same for you.
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland

Sunday, May 22, 2022

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Love
“Thy love” (Song of Solomon 1:4).
Two small words, and yet what a panorama of wealth for our meditation!
First of all, think of the love of God in sending His Son, knowing how He would be treated and how much it would cost Him — going to Calvary to become the sin-bearer and to lay down His life for us. “God is love” (1 John 4:8). “God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). “In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him” (1 John 4:9).
Secondly, ponder the love of the Lord Jesus in coming in obedience to God His Father and for the eternal blessing of those He has redeemed. “Having loved His own which were in the world, He loved them unto the end” (John 13:1).
Let this stupendous, eternal love fill your mind and heart today and your soul will be filled with worship, praise, and thanksgiving, and you will surely echo the words of the Lord Himself,
“Greater love hath no man than this” (John 15:13).

Saturday, May 21, 2022

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Seeing Jesus
“Sir, we would see Jesus” (John 12:21).
This was the request of some Greeks, addressed to Philip of Bethsaida. At that time, the Greeks belonged to a very elite and cultured race. They were surrounded by beauty, art, worldly wisdom, and knowledge. No doubt they spent many hours in pleasure seeking and intellectual striving and debate.
However, when they heard of the Lord Jesus, something made them realize that there was something — some One — that surpassed all their earthly ambition and rational-
ism. Back at home they could contemplate great and wonderful things. But here was a Person that superseded all that.
Just so, today we have One who surpasses all that this world can offer. If there is an unsaved young person reading this calendar, my prayer is that you would have a burning desire, not only to see Jesus, but to come to know Him as Savior and Lord of your life. Like Saul of Tarsus, who later, as the Apostle Paul, could say, “That I may know Him” (Philippians 3:10). And as John records: “This is life eternal, that they might know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast sent” (John 17:3).

Friday, May 20, 2022

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Success
A few years ago I had some medical tests done at the CENTER FOR SUCCESSFUL AGING in southern New Jersey. It made me think of how the Lord defined the word “success” when speaking to Joshua.
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success” (Joshua 1:8).
Only as we read, meditate on, and obey the Word of God, can we claim to be successful in this life. God does not measure our success by the good grades we get, how much money we make, or how well we take care of our bodies. Of course, it is important to work hard, provide for our temporal and practical needs, and not neglect our physical being. But more important is our obedience to the Word of God, and our spiritual life and walk of faith with the Lord. This is how success will be measured when we get to heaven and the final tally is in.
“So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God” (Romans 14:12).

Thursday, May 19, 2022

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Prayer
Thanksgiving
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God” (Philippians 4:6).
We thank a person for some benefit or gift that they have bestowed upon us, and when we think of what we have from God through Christ, we ought to be the most thankful people on the face of the earth. Consider today not only what our God has done for us, but what He is doing in our life every day, and also what is ahead in that future day of glory when we arrive at the Father’s house.
The writer of Psalm 116, in reviewing the multitude of the Lord’s benefits, raised the following question: “What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits toward me?” (verse 12). Later in the Psalm, he answers his own question: “I will offer to Thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord” (verse 17). As we consider all His marvelous gifts, what will the response of our hearts be today?
“Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving” (Colossians 4:2).

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

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Words
Wordscan’t break bones,
But they can break hearts!
So declared the large billboard at the entrance of a school in Freeport, Bahamas.
It made me think of a rhyme we used to chant when we were children and someone called us an unkind name or said something mean. I think it went something like this:
“Sticks and stones may break my bones,
But names will never hurt me!”
However, this is not quite true. Words can, and do, break hearts. What is said can hurt — hurt deeply. Perhaps this is why David prayed these words: “Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips” (Psalm 141:3).
Here is how the Sunday school song we used to sing expressed it:
Oh, be careful, little tongue, what you say,
Oh, be careful, little tongue, what you say.
There’s a Father up above looking down in tender love,
Oh, be careful, little tongue, what you say.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

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Simplicity
“Or he that exhorteth…let him do it with simplicity” (Romans 12:8).
The truth of Scripture is really not complicated, and I enjoyed “the simplicity that is in Christ” (2 Corinthians 11:3), in regard to the following account:
A young six-year-old, by the name of Noah, was asked by his school teacher to give a definition of the word worry. After a brief pause of thoughtful contemplation, he replied, “Worry is when we think God cannot handle it.” How simple, yet how profound!
In essence, I believe he was absolutely correct. We worry when we think that things are beyond all help. And yet, there is One who is greater than every difficulty and every circumstance. Jeremiah, in his trying situation, was assured, “Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for Me?” (Jeremiah 32:27).
We, too, can have this assurance as we head out for another day of activities. Our awesome, all-powerful God tells us, “fret not” (Psalm 37:1). And again, “Be careful for nothing” (Philippians 4:6).

Monday, May 16, 2022

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Dear Young Christian,
In reading the 27th Psalm today, the 8th verse seemed to stand out. “When Thou saidst, Seek ye My face; My heart said unto Thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek”
To seek His face is to be close to Him, enjoying His love, listening to Him speak, captivated by the glories and beauties of His person, and to know that His desire is for our blessing as we walk hand in hand with Him each moment of each day. The Lord wants our company! He wants us to seek His face! The great question is, Do we desire the same?
When in distress, David wrote, “The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing” (Psalm 34:10).
The inspired writer of Psalm 105 wrote, “Glory ye in His holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord. Seek the Lord, and His strength: seek His face evermore” (Psalm 105:3-4).
Seek the Lord’s face in all you do, and you will have a happy, fruitful week.
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland

Sunday, May 15, 2022

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He Emptied Himself
“And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross” (Philippians 2:8).
The Lord Jesus poured Himself out in obedience to God His Father and in love to you and me.
• He was alone: “I watch, and am as a sparrow alone upon the house top” (Psalm 102:7).
• He was forsaken of His followers: “And they all forsook Him, and fled” (Mark 14:50).
• He was forsaken of God: “My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me” (Matthew 27:46).
• He became the sin-bearer: “For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin” (2 Corinthians 5:21).
• He laid down His life. He could say, “No man taketh it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again” (John 10:18).
• His blood was shed: “One of the soldiers with a spear pierced His side, and forthwith came there out blood and water” (John 19:34).

Saturday, May 14, 2022

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Repentance And Faith
One of Nazi Germany’s prominent leaders, Doctor Robert Ley, came from a truly Christian family. On May 1st, 1936, he announced through the public press and radio that people should rejoice in the rebirth of nature and cast aside the pessimistic view that this life is a vale of tears and woe, adding that none but fools would speak of sin, repentance and grace. This declaration caused a wave of indignation amongst the Christian community.
Contrary to the declaration of Doctor Ley, the Bible teaches that the way of blessing is “repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ” (Acts 20:21). Simply put, it is realizing that we are helpless sinners and turning to the One who died for us, in faith and godly sorrow. It is to recognize that what God says about our condition without Christ is absolutely true, and then to realize that He has a remedy for sin and that remedy is through the death and the shedding of the blood of His Son.
Thus the jail keeper in Philippi was told, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved” (Acts 16:31). Today, the message is still the same.
Have each of you availed yourselves of it?

Friday, May 13, 2022

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The Right Thing
“David did that which was right in the eyes of the Lord” (1 Kings 15:5).
What a beautiful summarization of David’s life this verse is! Wouldn’t we all covet such a summary of God’s approval?
While enjoying Bible meetings in a collage gymnasium in Kirkland, Washington, I noticed an advertising banner for a major tire company over the main entrance. The slogan at the bottom of the banner said:
DOING THE RIGHT THING MATTERS!
However, the question arises, How do we know what is right? It is only by diligently reading and following the Word of God. Paul reminded Timothy, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable…for instruction in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16).
Many Christians do many good things, but not always the right things, or even in the right way. On another occasion, David prayed, “Teach me Thy way, O Lord; I will walk in Thy truth” (Psalm 86:11). This is a good prayer for all of us, young and old!

Thursday, May 12, 2022

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Looking Ahead
Have you ever heard someone say that, if you just trust Jesus, He’ll solve all your problems and you’ll sail through life with riches and peace? I have!
But if that were true for those who serve and trust Him, then what was the problem with the Apostle Paul? After he was saved he had one trouble after another: beaten, stoned, run out of town, arrested, nearly drowned, and many other hardships. He said, “Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace” (1 Corinthians 4:11).
So why bother? Why the struggles? Is it really worth it? Paul said, “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us” (Romans 8:18). In other words, Paul was looking forward to the coming glory and measuring everything in relationship to what was ahead for the believer. So it is for us. In the measure that we keep our focus on the coming glory and the time when we will be finally with and like Christ, we will be able to endure whatever He deems best to pass us through here in this life.

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

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Divine Love
If pain and suffering had not entered the world, we never could have known divine love as we know it now. The test of love is, How much is it willing to bear for the sake of others? In 1 Corinthians 13, the first thing to be said about divine love is, “Charity (love) suffereth long, and is kind” (1 Corinthians 13:4). Had there been no pain and no suffering to endure, then love would have lacked an opportunity to display itself. Let us never forget that pain, and pain alone, made it possible for God fully to reveal Himself. Christ felt pain — He groaned — He suffered agony — He shed tears. Weariness, want and woe were His portion. Had no such things existed, what losers had we been! We never could have known Him as we know Him now.
Remember, “God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). If we have learned the meaning of that and love Him in return, then we may believe that, through everything, however dark and disappointing, however contrary to our will things may turn out, our good is God’s constant aim.

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

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Time Is Short
The ladies that came early to the empty tomb on the resurrection morning were given a wonderful message by the angel to take to the disciples. And in doing so they were told, “And go quickly” (Matthew 28:7).
There is always an urgency in getting out the gospel. Time is short, and even before you finish reading this calendar page the Lord may have come and the door of grace and mercy may be closed forever. Do we really believe that the Lord Jesus is coming soon? If we do it will make us anxious for the salvation of the lost, especially in view of coming judgment. Think of how many people you meet in the course of a day. Now, consider how many of those people hear something about the Lord Jesus and the way of salvation from you. Now, put some gospel literature in your pocket or purse and have it ready the next time the Lord gives you an opportunity to witness for Him. Remember what Solomon said, “In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good” (Ecclesiastes 11:6).

Monday, May 9, 2022

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Dear Young Christian,
Life doesn’t always work out the way we hope or purpose. The wise man, Solomon, wrote, “The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord” (Proverbs 16:33).
We can plan, but the Lord controls. Deep down, that is really what we want, isn’t it? Suppose the Lord came directly to you in some situation and offered to change things in your life, even though it was not His will. What would you do? Would you ask Him to change it and make it the way you wanted, or would you just ask Him to give you the grace to submit, knowing that His way is the very best? I think you and I both know the answer.
I am sure you all have plans and schemes for the coming week, and things you plan and hope to accomplish. But remember, the Lord may change those plans, and you will be happiest if you accept those changes and say, “Teach me THY way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path” (Psalm 27:11).
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland

Sunday, May 8, 2022

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God Is Satisfied
The following verses give proof beyond any shadow of a doubt that God the Father is completely satisfied with the work of atonement accomplished by His Son the Lord Jesus.
“According to the working of His mighty power, Which He wrought in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and set Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come” (Ephesians 1:19-21).
“Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:9-11).
Sweetest rest and peace have filled us,
Sweeter praise than tongue can tell,
God is satisfied with Jesus,
We are satisfied as well.
#57 Little Flock Hymn Book

Saturday, May 7, 2022

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Imperative
“God…now commandeth all men every where to repent” (Acts 17:30).
This is very strong language, isn’t it? When the Bible gives something in such forceful terms, it is imperative that we listen and obey — or the consequences will be dire and irreversible.
The Apostle Paul said, “Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men” (2 Corinthians 5:11). While the Lord is gracious and loving and desires the salvation and blessing of all, yet He is righteous and must judge and punish sin. On the one hand, “God is love,” (1 John 4:8), but on the other hand, “God is light” (1 John 1:5). The Old Testament prophet records, “Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity” (Habakkuk 1:13).
So we can see the importance of “repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ” (Acts 20:21). If you are unsaved and reading this calendar page, the way of salvation is still available to you through the work of the Lord Jesus at Calvary. I would strongly urge you:
Don’t wait another moment.

Friday, May 6, 2022

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Culturally Acceptable
“Making the Word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye” (Mark 7:13).
This statement, made by the Lord while here on earth, was a rebuke to the Pharisees for replacing the Word of God with what they felt comfortable with or what they felt was culturally acceptable for their time.
Two thousand years later, we can be guilty of the same sin by insisting that a certain passage of Scripture simply reflects the culture of the time in which it was written. It is a simple, subtle trick usually designed so that we will not have to be obedient to some exhortation or statement of the Bible we don’t like. The result is that we end up replacing the revealed will of God with our culture, that with which we feel comfortable. But remember,
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16).
All Scripture is from God and all Scripture is to be obeyed!

Thursday, May 5, 2022

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An Awesome God
“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth His handywork” (Psalm 19:1).
If you ever doubt the wisdom and power of God to direct your life, just walk outside on a clear starry night and look up into the heavens. David often did that, and on another occasion declared, “When I consider Thy heavens, the work of Thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which Thou hast ordained; What is man, that Thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that Thou visitest him?” (Psalm 8:3-4).
The One who controls the universe is the One who controls our lives as well. It is overwhelming to think that such a great God is interested in every detail and aspect of our lives, and that He loves us with an “everlasting love” (Jeremiah 31:3). What an awesome God we have!
He keeps the stars secured in place,
The planets in their orbit’s race;
And I am held by that same hand,
That gives the universe command.
“The heavens declare His righteousness, and all the people see His glory” (Psalm 97:6).

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

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Asking in Confidence
“And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask any thing according to His will, He heareth us; And if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him” (1 John 5:14-15).
This confidence in God finds its expression in prayer in the everyday life of a believer. We are assured that, when we ask according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, we also have the assurance that He will answer. He, according to His perfect love and wisdom, promises to answer our petitions in His own time and way. In this confidence in God, we can safely rest. It is our privilege to make known our petitions to God, but not to dictate to God as to His answer. He may see fit to keep us waiting, but in the meantime, we have the consolation of knowing that He listens to everything that we ask for that is in accordance with His will. The Lord Himself said to His disciples,
“If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you” (John 15:7).

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

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Live For Jesus
“For to me to live is Christ” (Philippians 1:21).
When we live and work for Jesus,
How much brighter life can be;
When we walk and talk with Jesus,
Then our hearts are truly free;
For He gives a peace and calmness,
That only He can give,
And an inward joyful spirit,
When for Him we work and live.
So live and work for Jesus,
And your life will shine for Him,
Do not let the devil hinder,
Or cause your light to dim;
You will be a testimony,
You’ll have fruit and power divine,
And a happiness outstanding,
Will then certainly be thine.

Monday, May 2, 2022

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Dear Young Christian,
I am writing this letter from Denver Colorado, and on the wall next to me there is a motto with the following advice:
BEGIN EACH DAY
WITH A GRATEFUL HEART!
It reminds me of the verse, “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name” (Psalm 100:4). Or, we could paraphrase it, “Begin each new day with thanksgiving.”
If we begin our days this way, we will have a much happier day and then can also end them with that same thankfulness and a note of praise from our hearts. We don’t just have a lot to be thankful for, we have everything to be thankful for. Growing up, we used to sing a chorus that went something like this:
Thank Him in the morning,
Thank Him in the noontime,
Thank Him when the sun goes down.
Thank Him always.
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland

Sunday, May 1, 2022

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“What think ye of Christ?” (Matthew 22:42).
This is a good question to ask ourselves on this first day of the week. Have we been occupied with the person of Christ over the past few days? If so, our appreciation of Himself has expanded and deepened.
When the writer of Psalm 45 considered the matter, he said, “Thou art fairer than the children of men” (Psalm 45:2).
The bride in Song of Solomon, in enumerating the qualities of her bridegroom, said, “My Beloved is…the chiefest among ten thousand….He is altogether lovely” (Song of Solomon 5:10,16).
When John the Baptist was occupied with the Lord as He walked in this world, he said, “Behold the Lamb of God!” (John 1:36).
Thomas, in seeing the Lord in resurrection, declared, “My Lord and my God” (John 20:28).
John, when He saw the vision of the Son of Man, “fell at His feet as dead” (Revelation 1:17).
As we are occupied with Him today, there will be a fuller understanding of who He is and a deeper note of worship.
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